Discovery Community School

Discovery Community School Discovery Community School serves families from the Waite Park area.

A Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports exemplar school, Discovery focuses on respect, responsibility and safety. Discovery students are prepared and engaged in core curriculum areas as well as classes in art, music, media technology, gym and orchestra (optional) in fifth grade. Discovery also offers talent development and accelerated learning opportunities to inspire high achievement. Di

scovery participates in a unique community partnership with United Way to host one of the school district’s Neighborhood Resource Centers with the goal to support families and inspire academic student success through ongoing outreach efforts. The partnership addresses the health, wellness and social needs of students and their families.

We can’t thank Mrs. Skaalerud enough for what she does at Discovery each and every day 💙🩵
04/07/2026

We can’t thank Mrs. Skaalerud enough for what she does at Discovery each and every day 💙🩵

Let's give a shout out to Stephanie Skaalerud at Discovery Community School!

School will start at 9:30 today.  Doors open at 9:20am. No preschool.
04/02/2026

School will start at 9:30 today. Doors open at 9:20am. No preschool.

Due to inclement weather and road conditions, all District 742 Schools will start 2 HOURS LATE TODAY April 2.

All a.m. and p.m. preschool classes are CANCELED.
Kids Connection and Eagle/Tiger Time are CANCELED.
Special Education birth to 3 services are CANCELED.
All Early Childhood Family Education morning classes are CANCELED. However, all Early Childhood Family Education afternoon classes will run as scheduled.

Discover staff were treated to some very yummy sodas and snacks by our friends at Horace Mann today! Thank you so much f...
03/28/2026

Discover staff were treated to some very yummy sodas and snacks by our friends at Horace Mann today! Thank you so much for the fun Friday treat!!

03/20/2026

Reminder! There is no school tomorrow, March 20. We’ll see you back on Monday, March 23.

We hope you enjoy the week off!  See you on March 9th 🐬
02/28/2026

We hope you enjoy the week off! See you on March 9th 🐬

There is no school next week for Mid-Winter Break. See you back, March 9!

02/17/2026

This week is the last chance to say, "Thanks a latte!"

What a fun and busy week!  100th Day of School, Friendship Day, Conferences, Book Fair and Reader’s Theatre!     The stu...
02/14/2026

What a fun and busy week! 100th Day of School, Friendship Day, Conferences, Book Fair and Reader’s Theatre!
The students absolutely love when we have Readers Theatre share their love of reading.

02/14/2026

There is no school on Monday, February 16, for Presidents Day. See you back on Tuesday, February 17.

02/06/2026

Don't forget! It's a scheduled E-Learning Day tomorrow, Feb. 6 for grades K-12!

01/26/2026

Due to inclement weather, all District 742 Schools will start 2 HOURS LATE TOMORROW, January 26.

All a.m. and p.m. preschool classes are CANCELED.
Kids Connection and Eagle/Tiger Time are CANCELED.
Special Education birth to 3 services are CANCELED.
All Early Childhood Family Education morning classes are CANCELED. However, all Early Childhood Family Education afternoon classes will run as scheduled.

Tomorrow, Friday, January 23 all buildings are closed and it is an E-Learning Day with students learning from home.  All...
01/22/2026

Tomorrow, Friday, January 23 all buildings are closed and it is an E-Learning Day with students learning from home. All activities, practices, classes and events are canceled on Friday.

K-5 students will not use devices for at-home learning. All learning will be on district choice boards which can be found here: https://academics.isd742.org/curriculum-k-5/flexible-e-learning-day-resources/weather-related-e-learning-days and in the comments below.

Attendance:
K-5: Students will be counted present if they return their work or choice board to their teacher within five days of the e-learning day. Parents may also connect with their child's teacher on Seesaw, via email or phone to share their students work and have their attendance counted for the day.

Again, there will be NO digital learning for K-5 students today. Choice activities are linked above and posted below in the comments.

Stay warm and safe and we will see you on Monday!

Address

700 7th Street S
Waite Park, MN
56387

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 2pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 2pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 2pm
Thursday 7:30am - 2pm
Friday 7:30am - 2pm

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